The Damaged Daddy Protector

Enemies to Lovers Age Gap Romance

How did I end up finding safety in a billionaire’s penthouse—with my daughter, his nine-year-old son… and a man twice my age?

I never planned to come back to New Orleans.

But when my ex-husband and business partner left me broke and homeless, I had nowhere else to go.

One storm. One desperate night. And Brandon Harrington—grumpy, powerful, and my high school ex’s older brother—offered help that changed everything.

He offers shelter. I tell myself it’s temporary. But his gaze lingers too long, his voice dips too low, and suddenly the air between us feels dangerous.

Late nights blur into slow touches. Coffee turns into confessions. One kiss, and I forget every reason I should stay away.

He’s my protector, my undoing, the man who makes me feel alive again.

But my ex isn’t done with me. His revenge has gone public—custody battles, hacks, and lies that could destroy us both.

He saved me once. Now I might have to break both our hearts to save him.